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"EPA Releases ‘Strongest-Ever’ Carbon Rules For Cars" [1]

"EPA will propose tailpipe emissions rules Wednesday that could exponentially increase the number of electric vehicles on the nation’s roads within a decade."

Air [2]
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Consumer [4]
Economy & Business [5]
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Source: E&E News [12], 04/12/2023
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"Climate Change Adding 50 Homers a Year in MLB, Study Says" [13]

"Climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences, a new study found."

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Source: AP [15], 04/10/2023
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Is EV-Driven Demand for Lithium on Collision Course With Environment Concerns? [16]

The push to replace gas-guzzling vehicles with electric-powered alternatives is hitting significant speed bumps. The existing supply of lithium for batteries can’t keep up with demand, and new mining proposals often face opposition from area residents worried about local impacts. Radio reporter David Boraks has been covering one such conflict in North Carolina. He shares his insights and reporting tips.

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"Biden Is Set To Propose Toughest-Ever Rules On Car Pollution To Spur EVs" [34]

"The Biden administration is on track to propose the toughest-ever US curbs on car pollution, while stopping short of an electric-vehicle mandate or ban on gas-powered models."

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Source: Bloomberg [35], 04/07/2023
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Biden DOI Announces $585 Million For Water Infrastructure Projects [36]

"The Biden administration will put nearly $600 million toward drought resilience and upgrades to water infrastructure, Interior Department officials announced Wednesday."

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Source: The Hill [37], 04/06/2023
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Native Seed Shortage Slowing Land Restoration, Crucial For Tackling Climate [38]

"Spring is planting time for home gardeners, landscapers and public works agencies across the U.S. And there’s rising demand for native plants – species that are genetically adapted to the specific regions where they are used."

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Source: States Newsroom [39], 04/05/2023
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"Raw Sewage Blights Once-Idyllic Beaches On Isle Of Wight" [40]

"On the Isle of Wight, one of England's most popular seaside holiday destinations since Victorian times, a pipeline stretches out from the shore to pump raw sewage into coastal waters."

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Europe [41]
Source: AFP [42], 04/05/2023
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"Septic Tank Permitting In Maryland Faces Backlogs, Staff Shortages" [43]

"Lengthy delays. Staffing shortages. Byzantine regulations. These are trying times for Maryland’s well and septic permitting program. State officials can’t even quantify the overall extent of the permitting delays because the system lacks a centralized database."

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Source: Bay Journal [47], 04/05/2023
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"Johnson & Johnson Offers $8.9B To Settle Talc Baby Powder Claims" [48]

"Johnson & Johnson said it has agreed to pay $8.9 billion to settle claims that talc in its popular baby powder caused cancer."

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Source: Washington Post [50], 04/05/2023
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"Energy Dept. To Ban Sale Of Some Light Bulbs: Here’s Why" [51]

"Starting in August, Americans will only be able to purchase LED lights from retailers across the nation as an official ban on incandescent lightbulbs will be in full effect."

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Source: The Hill [52], 04/04/2023
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